Thicket Globemallow
Sphaeralcea fendleri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, KS, NM and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Thicket globemallow is a compact perennial with silvery-green foliage and bright orange cup-shaped flowers that bloom throughout summer. This drought-tolerant native forms neat clumps and requires minimal care once established. The flowers attract numerous pollinators while the plant maintains an organized, non-spreading habit.
In an HOA neighborhood
Thicket Globemallow is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May appear sparse in winter depending on leaf retention
Wildlife value
The bright orange flowers are magnets for native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. This plant provides consistent nectar sources when many other natives have finished flowering.
Common questions
- How much sun does Thicket Globemallow need?
- Thicket Globemallow grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Thicket Globemallow bloom?
- Thicket Globemallow blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Thicket Globemallow native?
- Thicket Globemallow (Sphaeralcea fendleri) is native to AZ, CO, KS, NM and 1 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Thicket Globemallow attract?
- Thicket Globemallow draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Thicket Globemallow HOA-friendly?
- Thicket Globemallow is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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